Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Sundhu undecided on Mulcair's future
KAMLOOPS - Tom Mulcair’s fate as the leader of the federal New Democrats is in the hands of party members this weekend. A leadership confidence vote is planned for Sunday morning at the national...
Apr 08, 2016
Early morning house fire on Alberni Avenue
KAMLOOPS - It was a busy morning for Kamloops Fire Rescue Friday. They got called to a house fire in the 600 block of Alberni Ave. at approximately 1:50 a.m. Fire Capt. Dave Ferguson said the fire app...
Apr 08, 2016
New anesthetists could reduce wait times at RIH
KAMLOOPS - There is good news on the horizon for those waiting for surgery at Royal Inland Hospital. Local health officials working in collaboration have successfully recruited three new anesthetists ...
Apr 07, 2016
Spring snow melt well ahead of schedule
KAMLOOPS - The warm weather in the BC Interior has the annual alpine snow melt well ahead of schedule. Dave Campbell of the BC River Forecast Centre says river levels will be rising significantly very...
Apr 07, 2016
Kamloops students honour First Nations communities with Day of Sucwentwecw
KAMLOOPS - Several schools in Kamloops recognized the First Nations communities in the area Thursday with a day of Sucwentwecw. “Sucwentwecw means to honor each other,” said Garry Gottfrie...
Apr 07, 2016
Kamloops man awarded by ALS Society of BC
KAMLOOPS - A local Kamloops man suffering from ALS, has received a prestigious award from the ALS Society of BC. Rick Dunbar has been honoured with the 2016 Exceptional Public Awareness Program Award,...
Apr 07, 2016
TRU recognizes distinguished alumni
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University will honour its 2016 distinguished alumni at a ceremony tonight (7pm, TRU Grand Hall). Dean Nelson receives the Human Rights Leadership Award. He is the founder o...
Apr 07, 2016
TRU Fraternity helps war veterans suffering from PTSD
KAMLOOPS - Coming home to a pet at the end of a long day can be a simple thing that ignites happiness in someone. For a veteran suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or Depression, a canine c...
Apr 07, 2016
Another round of layoffs at Horizon North
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops employer that relies on the struggling oil and gas sector has announced another round of layoffs. Horizon North, which manufactures trailers and modular units, laid off 34 employ...
Apr 07, 2016
Residents upset over closure of McDonald Park pool
KAMLOOPS - It’s been a pool used by North Shore residents since 1958, the oldest facility on the north side of the river. But in a short time, it will be closed and replaced by a wading pool and...
Apr 06, 2016
